With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil quickly approaching, we’ve caught up with local Intrepid Travel tour leader Rodrigo Argon to get the lowdown on where to party in Rio de Janeiro.
Argon describes Rio as the most vibrant city in South America, and here are his favourite bars you should visit:
BAR URCA
If you’re after a beer and finger food, head to Bar Urca. Argon recommends trying pastel de camarao (fried prawn pastries) and bolinho de bacalhau (salt cod fritters). Find a spot to sit where you have a view of Guanabara Bay and the towering statue Christ the Redeemer.
“It is a must on the weekends after the beach,” says Argon.
Where: Rua Candido Gaffree, 205, Urca
PALAPHITA KITCH
Situated in front of the picturesque Rodrigo…
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